Add 6/48 and 8/12
6/48 + 8/12 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
8/12 = 8 × 4/12 × 4 = 32/48 - Add the two like fractions:
6/48 + 32/48 = 6 + 32/48 = 38/48 - 38/48 simplified gives 19/24
- So, 6/48 + 8/12 = 19/24
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